Lifesavers showcased their emergency response capabilities across a number of scenarios at the regional championships over the past three weekends. Competitors aged from Under 14’s through to Opens were tested on their lifesaving skills and knowledge, working in teams to respond to simulated emergencies involving live patients and manikins. Surf Club members across the coast compete in three lifesaving events
Athletes perform at Ironperson series
Surf Life Saving Central Coast has just delivered the final round of the 2020/21 Newcastle Permanent Junior Ironperson Series in exciting fashion at Ocean Beach SLSC. The Series supports emerging lifesavers by testing their skills across a number of Ironperson formats. Round 1 – Enduro, round 2 – Side by Side and round 3 – Double M Shape. The long
Lifesavers patrol over record crowds this summer
Beachgoers attendance was up at record levels this summer as Covid restrictions kept people closer to home, giving Central Coast lifesavers a busy few weeks on the beach. With almost 650,000 visitors on our beaches over the summer holidays, clubs recorded over 450 rescues, 28,000 preventative actions and over 1000 first aids. “It’s been a challenging holiday period for our
Young Lifesavers Battle Fierce Conditions at Regional Championships
Young lifesavers battle fierce conditions at the Regional championships last weekend. Copacabana SLSC hosted the Newcastle Permanent’s Junior Branch Championships, where nippers from all 15 Central Coast clubs fought it out on the sand and in big challenging surf to see who took out the championship titles. “With over 1,000 nippers participating, the skills on display were exceptional. Being able
Newcastle Permanent Junior Lifesavers of the Year Winners Announced
Young lifesavers from across the coast were recognised at the Newcastle Permanent Junior Lifesaver of the Year announcement last weekend. The group of 19 nominees, each representing their own surf club, were congratulated at the Junior Branch Carnival in a special award ceremony. A female and male winner are selected from the nominees. This year Tarah Bryers from Terrigal SLSC
Young lifesavers showcased first aid skills at Regional Championships
Young lifesavers competed in the Surf Life Saving Central Coast’s Branch First Aid competition last weekend, showcasing their emergency response across a number of scenarios. Competitors aged from Under 15’s through to Opens were tested on their lifesaving skills and knowledge, working in teams to respond to simulated emergencies involving live patients and manikins. Whilst the situations didn’t have the